mina doesn't let people close. it's easier that way. it's easier to stay in the background, to watch life move on around her without ever stepping into it, to keep everything at a distance. but jisung has never been good at keeping distance. with him comes laughter, joy, and a kind of warmth mina finds herself unable to resist. but mina has a secret. and as the line between friendship starts to turn into something more, she finds herself holding onto moments she knows she shouldn't. 𖧷 warnings: - strong language - mentions of death

You've been a vet for years, quietly caring for every patient that comes through your clinic. Most people barely notice, but he trusts you with his cats in a way he doesn't with anyone else. One fateful morning, you bump into him at your absolute worst, chaotic and distracted. Slowly, between quiet moments and shared care for their pets, you start to realize your connection runs deeper than a single encounter.